Qutub Minar, a 13th-century marvel constructed by the Delhi Sultanate, has surpassed the Mughal Empire’s Agra Fort to become the second most visited monument by foreigners in 2023-24, as per visitor statistics from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
This shift is notable, as Agra Fort traditionally attracted more foreign visitors than Qutub Minar, even before the pandemic.
Travel agents credit Qutub Minar’s newfound popularity to its improved maintenance, ample parking, excellent restaurants, numerous heritage walks, vibrant shopping areas, and a newly introduced laser light show, making it a magnet for international
